ESPERANZA'S CAFETERIA
1048 E 26 ST, Hialeah, FL, 33013
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 31, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (7)
- 08A-14-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation.
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed prep steak on top cooked rice and beans inside reach in cooler at cook line. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 50-09-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic
- 25-05-4Corrected on site
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed bag of to go being stored on the floor behind front counter. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent at kitchen area soiled with dark substance.
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting soiled with food debris at prep area. Manager removed and placed inside 3 compartment sink to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen area. Manager provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.